Effectiveness of Diode Laser in Intraoral Soft Tissue Surgeries - An Evaluative Study.

Introduction: The clinical application of the diode laser seems to have beneficial effects in surgery. The laser provides precise and rapid tissue dissection, excellent haemostasis and lessens post-operative inflammation. This study was done to assess the clinical effectiveness of diode laser in the management of different varieties of intraoral soft-tissue lesions.

Efficacy of Collagen Membrane Graft in Intraoral Surgery - An Evaluative Study.

Introduction: Bovine-derived collagen membrane is usually and regularly used as a temporary cover or dressing for extraoral wounds and burns. It has wide applications because of its usefulness and biocompatibility. This has provoked us to do a study with the use of collagen membrane even for minor intraoral surgical defects.

Unilateral Condylar Fracture with Review of Treatment Modalities in 30 Cases - An Evaluative Study.

Introduction: The treatment of subcondylar mandible fractures is a topic of debate and can be variable even though these fractures are commonly seen. The present study aimed at evaluation of various treatment modalities for unilateral condylar fracture in adults.

Materials And Methods: Thirty patients with unilateral condylar fractures between the age of 18 and 60 years were evaluated.

Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor Associated with Impacted Mandibular Canine - A Case Report.

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a relatively rare, benign, hamartomatous, and cystic odontogenic neoplasm that was first described more than a century ago. It accounts for 2-7% of all odontogenic tumors. The lesion still continues to intrigue experts with its varied histomorphology and controversies regarding its development.

Use of a single 2.0-mm locking AO reconstruction titanium plate in linear, non-comminuted, mandible fractures.

Purpose: The aim of the following study is to prospectively evaluate the use of a single Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) 2.0-mm locking reconstruction plate for linear non-comminuted mandibular fractures without the use of a second plate.

Materials And Methods: This study consisted of a sample of 10 patients who reported to the department with fractures of the mandible and were treated over a period of 24 months from November 2010 to November 2012.